Jerico Brown

Topics include campaign fundraising, political strategy, and the official announcement of the "Pushing the Next Generation to the Polls" initiative.

This is a crisis that demands real action ... ♥ 891 💬 203 ↻ 447 View → FB Je’Rico Brown for Congress 15 days ago Fundraising Help us reach our $75,000 campaign goal!

Time 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST Location 7411 S. Stony Island Ave., 3rd Floor Chicago, Illinois 60649 Agenda Topics Fundraising Needs Political Timing Pushing the Next Generation to the Polls Open Media Q&A RSVP Required · Deadline March 3, 2026 Donna Brown, Media Relations donna.brown@renewallifechurch.com Download Press Kit Download Flyer MAR 15 SUN Community Community Town Hall Join Je'Rico for an open community forum on housing, education, and public safety in IL-01.

Fair Wages Stronger Families Local Business Growth Issue 03 Education Reforms "Our future depends on great schools and equal opportunity.

I'm dedicated to fully funding public education, supporting our teachers, and ensuring every child, no matter their zip code, can dream big and achieve even bigger.

Education is the foundation of progress."

Full Funding Support Teachers Equal Opportunity Why It Matters — IL-01 $5B Illinois school funding shortfall vs. 2027 goal 24 IL schools where zero children read at grade level 8% of IL-01 residents have no academic degree Why It Matters — IL-01 Top 1% hold more wealth than the bottom 90% combined 6.5% of IL-01 residents lack health insurance $5B school funding gap that fair taxation could close Issue 04 Taxing the Ultra Rich "It's time to level the playing field.

Join us for our Media Q&A & Press Conference on March 5th, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 7411 S. Stony Island Ave.,... ♥ 528 💬 93 ↻ 214 View → Education IG @jerico4congress 6 days ago Illinois is $5 BILLION short of fully funding our schools.

Close Loopholes Fair Share Invest in Communities Issue 05 Targeting Government Spending "Every tax dollar should deliver real value.

I'll push for smarter, more transparent government spending, cutting waste, ending giveaways to special interests, and investing in programs that truly help Illinois families.

Visit ova.elections.il.... ♥ 687 💬 124 ↻ 391 View → Public Safety IG @jerico4congress 12 days ago Black residents in Chicago are 22x more likely to be killed by gun violence than white residents.

Too many families are struggling without adequate support.

Je'Rico will fight for fully funded mental health programs, crisis intervention resources, and destigmatizing care across IL-01.

Together, we can end housing insecurity and build stronger, more vibrant communities across Illinois."

Issue 01 Affordable Housing "Everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home.

I'm fighting to make affordable housing a reality in every neighborhood by expanding access, investing in new developments, and protecting families from rising costs.

Public Safety Our Communities Deserve Safety 22x Times more likely Black residents are killed by gun violence 44.9% Increase in shooting lethality since 2010 480% Increase in high-capacity magazines recovered since 2010 Economic Justice An Economy That Works for All of Us 17.1% IL-01 Poverty Rate 39% Households earning under $50K/year $69,490 Median Household Income (vs. IL avg $83,211) Education Our Children Deserve Better $5B Illinois school funding shortfall 24 IL schools where zero children read at grade level 8% IL-01 residents with no academic degree Healthcare Healthcare Is a Right, Not a Privilege 6.5% IL-01 residents without health coverage 1 in 4 Americans who are underinsured 26M Americans with no insurance at all Infrastructure Rebuilding Our District, Together 35 min IL-01 average daily commute (25% above state avg) 22% CTA rail service cuts D+ US road infrastructure grade from civil engineers District Data Dashboard Interactive charts powered by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 data, University of Chicago Crime Lab, and Illinois policy research.

Cut Waste Transparency Accountable Government Why It Matters — IL-01 22% CTA rail service cuts affecting daily commuters 35 min average daily commute — 25% above state average D+ US infrastructure grade from civil engineers Also Fighting For Mental Health Expanding access to mental health services is critical for our communities.

The ultra-wealthy and big corporations must pay their fair share so we can invest in the things that matter — schools, healthcare, and infrastructure.

As your Congressman, I will fight to close the fundi... ♥ 445 💬 61 ↻ 132 View → FB Je’Rico Brown for Congress 9 days ago Voter Registration Are you registered to vote?

Our district faces real challenges — from economic inequality to public safety.

Crisis Services Community Care Destigmatize Also Fighting For Bridging the Wealth Gap The wealth gap in our district is stark.

Je'Rico will champion policies that build generational wealth for Black and working-class families — from homeownership programs to small business investment and equitable access to capital.